Lindsay's Mermaid 5th Birthday Party

Lindsay Diane turned FIVE on February 15th, and we had a Mermaid Birthday Party in the afternoon to celebrate. She chose 5 friends to invite, and it was just the right size party for fun activities and tons of mermaid-style play ;)

Lindsay Diane, 5 Years Old

Before her birthday she sat with me on Pinterest and told me what fun things she would like at her birthday party... It had to have the colors pink, aqua and purple and she wanted ice cream instead of a cake!

I printed a free pattern online and sewed these Mermaid Tails for each guest as a take home.

I found the cute matching crowns at Joann's for just a $1!

As the girls arrived, Lindsay wanted to show them her room (two of her friends from school hadn't been to our house before) and Maddie's room. It was lunchtime, and the pizza man arrived just in time to feed five hungry girls ;)

As for the activities, I couldn't find any Mermaid games, so we opted to do some crafting. The girls made charm bracelets with beads and got to choose a unique charm... Lindsay liked the seashell and Madison picked the seahorse.

Next they painted a Treasure Chest to put their new bracelets in, and chose lots of glitter paint. It is so fun at this age seeing the thought and time they put into their designs ;)

After some playing they were ready for ICE CREAM!! We made ice cream sundaes, our Birthday Girl's favorite dessert. We used my Grandma's glass pudding glasses, and they made perfect Sundae Cups... the girls felt so fancy!

Happy Birthday to Lulu!! 

Lindsay and all her buddies crowded around to watch her open her gifts.

Lindsay had a birthday dinner request: Mashed potatoes and gravy, "Green Chicken" aka Pesto Chicken and Stuffing. LOL. 

I took a minute to snap a pic with my birthday girl before the busyness of the party. I know she will be going to Kindergarten in just a few months, and I catch myself just stopping and enjoying these sweet moments where I can love on her and spend quiet moments together. She tells me, "Mama, I'll always be your baby!". Love that sweet, sweet girl!  

Happy Birthday Our Darling Lindsay Diane!! We love you! xo